Mothers Who Cry in the Night: The Ultimate Gift of Love

by Betsie H. Poinsett

In 1997, Rev. Dr. Betsie H. Poinsett experienced something no parent should have to - the death of her only child, her 21-year-old "Indigo" son, Bennett. Throughout his short life he seemed to walk to the beat of a different drummer. As Betsie would awaken in the middle of the night with feelings of helplessness, knowing that his behavior was spiraling out of control, the only thing she could do in those wee dark hours would be to go to her computer...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594576300
• ISBN13: 9781594576300
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Mothers Who Cry in the Night : The Ultimate Gift of Love

I have only read about 50 pages and already this book has touched my life in a profound way. Any mother or parent who has had to deal with a challenging child with find great comfort and wisdom in these pages.

Extraordinary son, extraordinary mother, a tale of unconditional love.

The true story of the relationship between mother and son is told throughout this book, along with many helpful and insightful tools in spirituality. The heart of the book is a deep, unconditional love, which the reader can feel and learn from. The lessons of letting go, finding inner strength, and finding balance in any dynamic relationship are some of the core things I enjoyed in the book. Bennett's poetry and some of his essence is also captured in the extraordinary tale that he left for so many to learn and heal from. A wonderful, healing, magical book.

Understanding our lives

"Mothers who cry in the night" is a phenomenal read. It starts as a journal, looking for answers to the confusing enigma that is her child. As the answers make themselves known, so does the free spirit that is Bennett. We, the readers, take a swirling ride that is not only in the life of Betsie the adoring, saddened mother but also that of Bennett, a life-force uncomfortable in these earthly surroundings, searching for his own reality, his propose. It not only helped me to have a better understanding of the correlation between genius and addiction (self medicating), but also to better understand my own purpose in this life and what will come after. We are all the same journey and it has no conclusion, only growth. Nanette Cookson

A must read for parents with challenging children

Mothers Who Cry in the Night by Rev. Dr. Betsie Poinsett is a must read for anyone who has felt the frustration of caring for an unhappy child. The book takes the reader on the journey of life with a child who doesn't fit in, can not find happiness and causes much worry and frustration for himself and his parents. It is a beautiful story of love that eventually transcends the physical and emotional pain to find a place of peace and understanding. Dr. Poinsett easily relates her heart felt feelings and shares the turmoil of raising a child that seems to be of a different world. I recommend Mothers Who Cry in the Night to all mothers or anyone who loves children.

What a Healing Experience She Walked through

This book made me laugh... made me cry...and made me want to send out prayers to all the Mothers that must experience this pain. Rev. Dr. Betsie Poinsett has walked through the nightmares of raising an Indigo child. This Indigo child finally proved to be a Master in disguise. This is a teaching/learning/healing experience that will touch you deeply. I highly recommend this book